Italian Beef Birria Tacos
A fusion twist on traditional Italian and Mexican dishes, featuring tender Italian beef in a rich birria sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound (450g) beef brisket beef
- ●1/2 teaspoon dried oregano jubilant
- ●2 cloves garlic, minced tender
- ●1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped mexican
- ●2 cups beef broth beef broth
- ●1 cup red wine red wine
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste tomato paste
- ●2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chipotle peppers
- ●chopped cilantro, for garnish fresh cilantro
- ●8-10 warm tortillas warm tortillas
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
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2. Season the beef with oregano, garlic, and chipotle pepper.
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3. Sear the beef in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
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4. Add the beef broth, red wine, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir to combine.
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5. Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
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6. Braise the beef for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until tender.
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7. Shred the beef with two forks and return it to the pot.
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8. Simmer the birria sauce over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
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9. Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
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10. Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef and birria sauce onto a tortilla, then topping with cilantro and serving immediately.